This is the 3600th most frequent Polish word.
depresja
"Depresja" in Polish means "depression," referring to a state of severe sadness or a mental health condition.
Here, 'depresja' is used in its medical context, referring to the mental health condition known as depression.
Depresja to poważna choroba, którą należy leczyć.
Depression is a serious illness that requires treatment.
In this sentence, 'depresja' specifies a particular type of depression, known as seasonal affective disorder.
Zimą wiele osób odczuwa sezonową depresję z powodu braku światła.
In winter, many people experience seasonal depression due to lack of light.
Finally, 'depresja' is used here metaphorically to describe an economic downturn in the real estate market.